Course: The History of the Habsburg Empire I.

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Course title The History of the Habsburg Empire I.
Course code KHV/HMHB1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pásztorová Barbora, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Skřivan Aleš, Prof. PhDr. CSc.
  • Vyčichlo Jiří, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Habsburg Empire after the Thirty Years War. - The second siege of Vienna by Ottoman troops. - Maria Theresa and the War of Austrian Succession. - Reforms of Joseph II. - Population structure of the monarchy. - Life at the imperial court.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Lecture, Seminar
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 40 hours per semester
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 26 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to describe the most important moments in the history of the Habsburg Monarchy from the end of the Thirty Years' War (1648) to the death of Joseph II. (1790)
to explain the basic problems of modern European history from the 16th to the 18th century
Skills
to interpret Czech professional text
to interpret English professional text
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to explain the most important historical events in the history of the Habsburg Monarchy until the end of the 18th century
to explain the history of Bohemia and the Habsburg Monarchy in the years 1648-1790 in a broader European context
to characterize the political, social, economic, and military development of the Habsburg Monarchy in the years 1648-1790
Skills
to independently analyze the most important events in the history of the Habsburg Monarchy from the mid-17th to the end of the 18th century
interpret the consequences of the basic milestones of Austrian history from the 16th to the 18th century
interpret the development of the Habsburg Monarchy from the middle of the 17th to the end of the 18th century in a broader European context
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Skills
Seminar
Discussion
Students' portfolio
Competences
Lecture
Discussion
Students' portfolio
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills
Individual presentation at a seminar
Competences
Test
Individual presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • Balázs, Éva H. Hungary and the Habsburgs 1760-1800. Cambridge, 1997.
  • Frais, Josef. Reformy Marie Terezie a Josefa II.. Třebíč, 2005.
  • Mikulec, Jiří. Leopold I. Život a vláda barokního Habsburka. Praha, 1998.
  • Veber, Václav. Dějiny Rakouska. Praha : Nakladatelství Lidové noviny, 2002. ISBN 80-7106-491-2.
  • Vlnas, Vít. Princ Evžen Savojský : život a sláva barokního válečníka. Praha ; Paseka, 2001. ISBN 80-7185-380-1.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): General History (17-5) Category: History courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter